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Hearts of Palm Cashew Salad

Hearts of Palm Cashew Salad: Crunchy, Creamy, and Gluten-Free!

This Hearts of Palm Cashew Salad is a vibrant and healthy dish, perfect as a gluten-free side or main course.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Hearts of Palm Canned or jarred for ease
  • 1 cup Red Pepper Diced; any color bell pepper can be used
  • 1 cup Yellow Corn Frozen corn recommended for texture
  • 1 cup Green Peas Frozen peas for firmer bite
  • 1 cup Cashews Any nuts can substitute if allergies are a concern
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Macaroni Regular macaroni can be used if gluten is not an issue
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill Chopped parsley can substitute
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard Try a grainy mustard for texture
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Low-fat versions can lighten it up

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of water over high heat. Once boiling, add gluten-free macaroni and cook for 7-8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine hearts of palm, red pepper, corn, and peas. Toss gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard and mayonnaise until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add cooled macaroni to the vegetable mixture, then pour dressing over. Fold gently to combine without mashing the vegetables.
  5. Taste for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as needed. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  6. Serve the salad cold, scooping portions into bowls or on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance; give it a good stir before serving as ingredients may settle.

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